Psu, cpu, and gpu power connectors
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Barty1884
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Usually a 4 pin is actually a 4+4 pin for the CPU (can be used as either a 4 pin or an 8 pin, depending on the board).
The 8 pin is most likely a 6+2 pin PCIe connector, which would connect to a 1060 (whether the 1060 needs the 6 pins alone, or the 6+2 aspect depends on the exact 1060 model).
The 20+4 pin is the ATX connector for the motherboard.
What OCZ PSU do you have specifcially? It will have a model or serial number on it. How old is it? Is it used?
The 8 pin is most likely a 6+2 pin PCIe connector, which would connect to a 1060 (whether the 1060 needs the 6 pins alone, or the 6+2 aspect depends on the exact 1060 model).
The 20+4 pin is the ATX connector for the motherboard.
What OCZ PSU do you have specifcially? It will have a model or serial number on it. How old is it? Is it used?
aquielisunari
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Probably. There are thousands of AM3 boards and even more AM3+ boards. Some of them accept a 4 pin EPS connector and others require a 4+4 pin connector. Some 1060 cards require a different PCIe supplemental power connector(s).
Specifics help to offer definitive answers.
Thanks gor the quick responces guys, the gpu connecter is only 8 and the 4 is only 4 there are no +'s except for the 20+4 for the mobo, the psu model is ocz600mxsp, and yes my step brother gave it to me a long time ago and i am just now finishing the build, do you think i should just buy a new 500w? Or 600? Or keep this one
aquielisunari
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And that PSU says
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin
+'s abound. It also looks as though you have a 4 pin floppy disk connector and a 4+4 pin CPU(12V) connector. You then have other assorted cables.
You need to be positive of what you are asking and doing prior to connecting these. Your information doesn't match with the PSU's info.
No I don't think it should be replaced.
What's your motherboard?
Barty1884
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That PSU came with the relevant cables:
20+4 Motherboard ATX
4+4 CPU
6 pin PCIE
6+2 pin PCIe
As per
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/ocz_modxtream_pro_600_watt_power_supply_review,4.html
BUT that PSU is ~10 years old at this point. If it's been used for years, I'd just avoid running any of your shiny new components from it.
For example, a new CX450M is $40
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 15:45 EDT-0400
A Rosewill Capstone G550W is $43
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: Rosewill - Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $42.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 15:45 EDT-0400
Both fit for purpose, new, and great quality. The PSU is what's holding your system together, and a smart investment is warranted there.
Barty1884
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Wait, you're still looking to buy an AM3 board???? That's still a $90 board.
Do you have an AM3 CPU currently? If so, which?
I'd be inclined to lean towards suggesting something a bit newer/fit for purpose. For example, assuming youve still to buy the Board/CPU/RAM:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($76.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - 970 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $202.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 17:54 EDT-0400
North of $200. More like $220 without rebates.
Then, for something newer & more suited for gaming (assuming gaming with a 1060?)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $243.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 17:55 EDT-0400
That ~$20-$40 extra would net you solid gains over an FX AM3 chip, and puts you on a modern platform with DDR4.
Do you have an AM3 CPU currently? If so, which?
I'd be inclined to lean towards suggesting something a bit newer/fit for purpose. For example, assuming youve still to buy the Board/CPU/RAM:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($76.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - 970 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $202.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 17:54 EDT-0400
North of $200. More like $220 without rebates.
Then, for something newer & more suited for gaming (assuming gaming with a 1060?)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $243.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 17:55 EDT-0400
That ~$20-$40 extra would net you solid gains over an FX AM3 chip, and puts you on a modern platform with DDR4.
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